Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate issues surrounding the unpaid salaries of staff at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, RUGIPO, Owo.
The workers had recently staged a peaceful protest within the polytechnic premises, demanding the payment of their outstanding salaries and the full implementation of the national minimum wage.
During a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr Olamide Oladiji, the panel was given a two-week deadline to do a thorough investigation and report its findings.
The lawmaker, representing Akure South Constituency 2, Mr Steven Abitogun, would serve as chairman of the investigative committee.
The lawmakers expressed concern that RUGIPO appeared to be the only state-owned institution frequently plagued by salary issues, despite having similar funding structures to other institutions.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State assembly commenced a four-week working recess from Friday, 11th April to 15th May, 2025, to allow lawmakers attend to pressing issues within their constituencies and also observe the Easter celebration.
Sixteen new permanent secretaries and two tutors general have been sworn in in Ondo State.
Speaking at the event, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pointed out that their elevation was on merit noting that his administration would not downplay the sacrifices of workers with an assurance that the appointment would be constant without any political colouration.
Radio Nigeria correspondent, Isaac Afolabi reports that Governor Aiyedatiwa announced that his administration would soon recruit two thousand new teachers.
In a remark, the Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip charged the new permanent secretaries to live up to expectations as the present government was committed to the welfare of workers.
Fourteen permanent secretaries were sworn in for the civil service mainstream, two for the local government with two Tutors-General.
Dignitaries on the occasion included the All Progressives Congress, APC chairman in Ondo State, Mr Ade Adetimehin, Chief Justice of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, former Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale, former Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, political appointees, members of the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, among others.
The embattled chairman of the main political opposition in Ondo State, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Fatai Adams is dead.
He was reported dead in the early hours of Wednesday.
Ondo State PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Kennedy Peretei while confirming the demise said the party’s state working committee was convening an emergency meeting and would make a statement on the matter soon.
Adams, a former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, was suspended by the State Executive Committee of the party in January this year.
The Vice Chairman of Ondo State PDP, Mr Tola Alabere was then appointed as the acting chairman of the party.
The late Adams would be buried in his hometown of Irun in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of the state later on Wednesday evening (14-02-2024) according to Islamic injunction.
A bill for to provide for the creation of new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ondo State 2023 has been passed by the State house of assembly.
The passage followed the submission of a report by the House Committee of the whole by the Deputy Speaker, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan and after scaling through the third reading at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Olamide Oladiji.
The committee had earlier held a public hearing last week Thursday where Stakeholders from the eighteen Local Governments Area of the State presented and defended their memoranda.
Presenting the report, the Prince Akinruntan explained that the Committee of the whole observed that many representatives called for continued existence of peace inspite of the creation of new LCDAs.
He said the Committee observed that operational facilities for the creation of the new LCDAs had been made available by various communities and also the need for State Surveyor General and his team to map out the boundaries of all the communities in order to avoid communal clashes in future.
The Majority Leader of the House, Mr Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi while moving a motion for the bills to move to third reading appreciated the entire Committee who had been working for several days to ensure the needful was done.
The Speaker in his speech recalled that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu transmitted the bill for the creation of 33 LCDAs in addition to the existing 18 Local Governments in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as part of efforts to bring government closer to the people and by extension generate development to the grassroots.
Mr Oladiji urged communities across the State to eschew all act that can generate undue rancor and acrimony that may be inimical to the existing peace and harmonious relationship among the people.
According to him, due to the lofty objective of the bill, the house swung into action, committing the bill to the Committee of the whole and thereafter organized public hearing in order to elicit meaningful and maximum contributions from members who are the representatives of the people.
He also appealed to the people of Ondo State to keep their hope alive in the present administration.
“To this end, communities across the State are enjoined to eschew all act that can generate undue rancor and acrimony that may be inimical to the existing peace and harmonious relationship among the people”.
Thereafter, the lawmakers unanimously agreed for the bill to be passed through a voice votes.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says the executive arm of government will perform creditably with the cooperation of the legislative arm.
Governor Akeredolu made the assertion at the inauguration of the renovated parliamentary chamber of the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, in Akure the Ondo State capital.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor said governance had nothing to do with the struggle for supremacy but with collaboration to bring dividends of democracy to the people.
Mr Akeredolu noted that providing a conducive environment was paramount to legislative activities hence the reason his administration made it a priority.
In an address, the ODHA speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun thanked his colleagues for their perseverance during the period in which the parliamentary chamber was undergoing repairs and pledged the continued support of the lawmakers to the present administration.
In a goodwill message, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi gave kudos to the governor for upholding the security of lives and property of residents which birthed the state security corps known as “Amotekun”.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has expressed displeasure over the neglect of the Ondo State House of Assembly complex by successive governments.
Governor Akeredolu stated this when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Assembly in Akure.
He explained that the complex had witnessed total neglect for the past forty years of its construction.
Governor Akeredolu said the hallowed chamber had been equipped with modern facilities and gadgets needed for the legislative functions of lawmakers.
The Governor gave an assurance that he would not relent in providing a conducive working environment for the lawmakers to be able to perform their duties effectively.
Earlier, the Assembly Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun had described Governor Akeredolu as a visionary leader who had put smiles on the face of individuals through various development projects.
Radio Nigeria will continue to live up to its role as the flagship of broadcasting in Nigeria by dishing out prompt and reliable information with life-impacting programming.
The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated this while on a working visit to Radio Nigeria Positive FM, Akure to solicit partnerships with agencies and institutions in Ondo State for the station.
Mrs Joseph in the company of the management staff of Positive FM Akure met with the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and the executives of Heads of Federal Government Establishments and Institutions in Nigeria, NAFOHEADS, Ondo State chapter.
Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun (c) Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and members of the committee of management at the Ondo State Assembly ComplexL-R: ndo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito JosephL-R: Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito JosephL-R, General Manager Postive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and Deputy Director, Admin, Reverend Adebayo EsoL-R: Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph, Ondo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and General Manager, Positive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere
During her call to the forum of heads of government agencies, Mrs Joseph appreciated the cooperation among the forum over the years and urged them to make use of the wide platforms of Radio Nigeria to publicize their events and activities.
At the office of the Secretary to the Ondo State government, Mrs Joseph said Positive FM was ever ready to promote all government activities and used the meeting to further notify the SSG of the station’s forthcoming 20th-anniversary taking place on April 20th, 2022.
Responding, the SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu described Radio Nigeria as a destination of choice for accurate news and pledged the assistance of the government to the station.
At the palace of the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo commended Positive FM for enlightening the people since its establishment in 2002.
Corroborating the Deji of Akure, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun advised Positive FM to remain unbiased while scoring the station high in its news and programming.
In her remarks, the General Manager, Positive FM Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere pledged the station’s commitment to the people of Ondo state.
The visit ended with a meeting of the ZD with members of staff of Positive FM where Mrs Joseph charged them to be dedicated while pledging management’s commitment to addressing the welfare and other challenges facing the zone.
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA Ondo State chapter, has suspended its strike action forthwith for the sake of the people who can’t afford expensive medical care.
The Ondo State NMA Chairman, Dr. Stella Adegbehingbe disclosed during an interactive session with the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Committee on Health and other stakeholders in Akure.
Dr. Adegbehingbe who lamented that the strike has increased mortality rate due patronage of quack doctors, noted that medical practitioners in the Ondo State would return to work as soon as possible for the interest of the people who are seriously in need of medical attention in government hospitals.
She called on the state government to do needful, by giving attention to the welfare of medical personnel and other health workers for effective health delivery.
Dr. Adegbehingbe also appealed to government to address the challenge of inadequate facilities, training, and shortage of manpower among others.
Addressing the session, the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Dr. Adiodun Falaye appreciated the medical practitioners for keeping to the tenets of their profession.
Dr. Falaye gave assurance that the legislative arm will liaise with the executive in finding a lasting solution to the issue.
Other lawmakers also appreciated the health workers for having genuine human feelings.
Correspondent Olumide Abudu reports that Resident Doctors also attended the intervention meeting. Olumide Abudu
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has passed into laws, a bill for the establishment of the State Security Trust Fund and a law to provide for the establishment of Ondo State House of Assembly Service Commission.
The passage of the two bills was done at a plenary following submission of reports by committees’ chairmen, the Deputy Speaker, Reverend Samuel Aderoboye and Chairman House committee on Security, Mr. Ololade Gbegudu for consideration and approval.
Presenting the report, Reverend Aderoboye noted that the bill would regulate the activities of the House and the commission with regards to appointment, promotion of members of staff among others.
On Security Trust Fund, Mr. Gbegudu explained that the bill would provide alternative source of funding for security operations in the state towards helping them carry out their constitutional functions efficiently.
The Majority Leader, Mr. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi then moved the motion for the bills to be passed into law and was seconded by Mr. Gbenga Omole.
The speaker, Mr. Bamidele Oleyelogun commended the committees for jobs well done in an efforts to align with best practiced democratic tenets.
Correspondent Olumide Abudu reports that, the two bills brings to eight the total number of bills passed within the last two weeks.
A bill for a law to make provision for the Ondo State House of Assembly Legislative Funds Management and other matters connected therewith 2021 has been passed into law by the lawmakers.
Similarly, a bill for a law to provide for the establishment of an independent office of the Auditor General and provide for the audit of public account and for purposes ancillary thereto has also been passed into law.
The passage followed submission of reports by the Chairmen, House Committees on the bills at the plenary led by the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun.
The Chairman House Committee on Selection, Mr. Samuel Aderoboye and Chairman House Committee on Public Account, Mr. Festus Adefiranye both said the bills were in the best interest of all the citizens of Ondo State and to enhance democratic governance.
According to Mr. Adefiranye the bill is aimed at the giving the Auditor General autonomy that will bring about credence, transparency and control in the public service.
The committee had earlier held a public hearing with financial stakeholders on the bill where they brainstormed and agreed that there was need for the bill to be passed into law to meet up with global best practice.
The committee recalled that the law was passed in 2017 adding that, the amendment became imperative for the benefits of the state.
The immediate need for state policing and regional security summit have formed major part of discussion at a meeting convened by Conference of Speakers of Southwest States Legislatures, and majority leaders of the state assemblies.
At the meeting held in Ibadan, the speakers wanted the governors to purchase security helicopter and drones for aerial survellance of the region.
Other issues discussed at the meeting included the security situation of the region, activities of the Western Nigeria Security Network (codenamed Operation Amotekun), financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary, and the impact of DAWN Commission in a bid to find a lasting solution.
In his opening remarks, Speaker of Oyo State House of House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the present state of insecurity in the country called for handing over the control of security apparatus to the state Governors.
The Chairman Conference of Speakers of Southwest states Legislatures who is also the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun called on the federal government to take concrete position by conveying a National Security Summit.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reappointed four commissioners who served with him during his first tenure.
They are Wale Akinterinwa, Donald Ojogo, Charles Titiloye, and Engineer Raimi Aminu.
The governor said the names have been forwarded to the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, for screening and confirmation.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, says it has received names of four Commissioner Nominees sent by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The names are contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale.
The governor in the letter requested members of the assembly to give urgent approval to the list in view of the need to fast-track the instrumentality of governance.
The speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun in a statement by the chairman, House Committee on Information, Youth and Sports Development, Mr Olugbenga Omole pledged on behalf of the lawmakers that adequate attention will be given to the letter for quick approval.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has received the names of four Commissioner Nominees sent by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The names of the nominees as contained in a letter addressed to the ODHA Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, are Mr Wale Akinterinwa, Mr Ojogo Donald, Sir Charles Titiloye, and Mr Raimi Aminu.
The governor in the letter requested members of the Assembly to give urgent approval to the list in view of the need to fast-track the instrumentality of governance.
The Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun in a statement by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Youth and Sports Development, Mr Olugbenga Omole pledged on behalf of the lawmakers that adequate attention will be given to the letter for quick approval.
…Advises genuine herdsmen to vacate the forests and go for proper registration as directed.
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Nicholas Tofowomo, has declared total support for Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s decision directing all the herdsmen to vacate Ondo State forest reserves in his bid to separate genuine businessmen from criminals in the forest.
The senator has however advised the governor to take a step further by making it a law.
Senator Tofowomo said: “I join my voice with all the positive and good people of Ondo State and also congratulate Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for taking a very good decision against the criminal activities of some Fulani herdsmen that are holding us to ransom in Ondo State.”
“While declaring my total support for the decision of the governor to evict criminals from our forest reserves with the registration of genuine herdsmen and farmers who are into businesses in Ondo State, I urge him to take a step further by making it a law.”
“He should package a law to the Ondo State House of Assembly to put an end to banditry, and kidnapping being orchestrated by the bad eggs among the Fulanis who are hiding under the guise of herdsmen.”
“With that, criminals would be separated from those doing genuine businesses in Ondo State. It is only a bandit that would support a bandit and it is only a kidnapper that would support a kidnapper.”
“I stand with Mr Governor on his decision. And I advise all the genuine herdsmen to vacate the forest reserves and obey the governor’s directive by going through the appropriate ministry for registration.”
An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure has reinstated the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Iroju Ogundeji and two other lawmakers, who were recently suspended over alleged misconducts by the Assembly.
The court reversed the suspension of the members and ordered Ondo State House of Assembly to immediately pay all their entitlements and also pay them five million naira compensation to each of them.
Justice Ademola Bola, while giving the ruling, maintained that it was illegal to prevent an elected legislator from duly representing his/her constituency.
The House had suspended the three pro-Ondo Deputy Governor lawmakers, namely: Rt. Hon Iroju Ogundeji, Hon. Wale Williams from Ondo west constituency 2 and Hon. Favour Tomomewo from Ilaje 2.
The three lawmakers and the only ZLP member, Hon Tomide Akinribido from Ondo West Constituency 1 were among nine lawmakers who opposed impeachment plot against the state Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi two months ago.
Akinribido is still in court, challenging his suspension for his alleged social media posts against the Assembly.
All is now set for today’s local government elections in Ondo State with the distribution of sensitive materials to all the 18 council areas in the state.
7000 Ad-hoc staff and 7000 security personnel had been deployed to make the election hitch free.
Goverment however says restriction of movement during the exercise will not affect school children writing Command, WASSCE examinations and workers on essential duties.
There had been reported pockets of clashes between party supporters in both Idanre and Ondo towns among APC, SDP and ADC members which led to the SDP Chairman in Idanre Local Government, Mr Akinde Adelanke announcing the withdrawal of the party’s participation from the councils Election.
In a reaction, the state Electoral commission, ODIEC however told Radio Nigeria it had not been formally informed of SDP’s withdrawal.
ODIEC commissioner in charge of media and publicity, Mr Rotimi Olorunfemi said the commission was going ahead with the conduct of the councils Election as scheduled today.
Ten political parties are confirmed to be participating in the election while the main opposition party PDP had declared nonparticipation in the exercise.
Meanwhile the State High Court sitting in Akure yesterday struck out the interlocutory injunction filed by some 15 political parties seeking to stop the conduct of the councils election.
Justice Adegboyega Adebusoye refused the application on the grounds that it would breach Section 58 of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC laws.
Armed Mobile Police Officers have taken over the Ondo State House of Assembly premises ostensibly to commence the impeachment of the defected deputy governor Hon. Agboola Ajayi may be impeached today.
No fewer than 10 police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps patrol vehicles were stationed at the entrance of the Assembly. Visitors were turned back by the stern-looking security personnel manning the gate.
Journalists were asked to call the chairman of the House Committee on information, Hon Gbenga Omole who will give express permission for them to gain access into the complex. Only lawmakers and workers in the complex were allowed into the premises.
Recall that the lawmakers were asked to return from their recess through a paid advertisement in a national newspaper last weekend.
The paid advert was signed by the clerk of the Assembly Bode Adeyelu, who said that legislative duties would commence immediately. Adeyelu said their recess expired on Friday, July 3.
Meanwhile, reports had it that the lawmakers were recalled to commenced the impeachment of the defected deputy governor. The embattled Deputy Governor, Ajayi, however, sensing danger had late yesterday (Monday) approached the court to halt his planned impeachment.
Ajayi through his lawyer has filed a suit seeking to stop the impeachment proceeding and enforce his fundamental right of association. Other defendants in the suit filed by his lawyers, aside from the House of Assembly, include the Inspector General of Police, State Commissioner Of Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr David Oloyelogun.
The suit filed by Mr I. Olatoke SAN seeks to enforce the fundamental right of the Deputy Governor to retain his position having defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Media aides to Ajayi said that the assembly had since been served with the court papers.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has debunked the rumour making the rounds that members received the sum of ten million naira each to fast-track the impeachment process of the embattled deputy governor, Chief Agboola Ajayi.
The lawmakers in a statement by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole and made available to newsmen described the allegation as unfounded and an attempt to create enmity between the executive and legislature.
The statement indicates that the lawmakers claimed they cannot be induced as they represent the interests of the people of the state.
The lawmakers expressed their unalloyed support to the developmental strides of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and true democratic values.
They cautioned the embattled deputy governor to avoid implicating the lawmakers in a bid to carry his cross.
The lawmakers urged the people of the state to disregard the rumour and go about their lawful dealings without fear.
The Ondo State House of Assembly has commiserated with the Government and People of Ekiti State on the death of a former governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua.
The lawmakers in a condolence message signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole and made available to newsmen in Akure described Evangelist Olumilua as an astute politician who left his footprints in his service to humanity.
According to the Lawmakers, the death of Evangelist Olumilua had created another vacuum in the political landscape of Nigeria.
The lawmakers acknowledged the immense contributions of Late Evangelist Olumilua to the uplifting of humanity describing him as an icon of democracy.
The members prayed God to grant him eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Ambassador Bamidele Ishola Olumilua was the civilian governor of old Ondo State comprising the present Ekiti State between January 1992 and November 1993.
The Ondo State House of Assembly says the Speaker’s Lodge was not under siege as being speculated in some quarters.
The lawmakers stated this at a Parliamentary session presided over by the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun at the Speaker’s lodge in Akure.
The lawmakers described the rumour as the handiwork of the fifth columnists who wanted to disrupt the relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms of government.
The lawmakers debunked the news making the round that there was plan to commence impeachment moves against the Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu.
According to the lawmakers, in a statement made available to newsmen by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole, the armed policemen sighted at the Speaker’s lodge were at some distance away and were there to maintain peace, law and order.
The statement notes that on the four point three billion naira under scrutiny, all relevant documents would be submitted to the Committee on Public Account and Committee on Finance and Appropriation for support.
The statement emphasizes that no member of the House of Assembly should talk to the press without making reference to the Speaker.
It adds that the only person authorised to speak on behalf of the House is the Chairman, House Committee on Information.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has given the Commissioner for Finance, the Accountant General and the Auditor General one week to appear before it and explain the rationale behind the controversial secret account of 4.3 billion naira in a popular commercial bank.
The lawmakers at a plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, had invited the three principal officials to appear before it for clarification.
During the appearance, the lawmakers took turns to inquire from the officials who claimed they were not with adequate documents to back up their claims.
The House among other things requested for information as regards when the account was opened, by whom and interest accrued in the said ten years before the account was discovered.
Correspondent Olumide Abudu reports that the lawmakers frowned at the development and tagged it as serious matter of concern as millions of naira would have accrued as interest on the said account.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA has passed a bill for the
establishment of State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps into law.
The lawmakers at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Bamidele
Oleyelogun gave the nod after considering recommendations of the House Committee
on Security.
The Chairman, House Committee on Security, Mr Ololade Gbegudu while reeling out the recommendations noted that it put into consideration submissions from the public hearing.
The Speaker, Mr Oleyelogun at putting the matter into voice votes noted
that the law was made to provide assistance and give adequate security to lives
and property in the state.
The house also referred the request from the riverine areas of the state on the invasion of the area by men of Nigeria Navy to the House Committee on Security to proper attention.
The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says no going back on Southwest Security Network, codenamed “Operation Amotekun”.
Governor Akeredolu stated this at the opening of public hearing on the law to establish the state security network and Amotekun corps organised by the Ondo State House of Assembly.
The governor noted that the public hearing was meant to take stakeholders’ contributions towards a formidable security network in the state and the southwest.
The Speaker, Mr. Bamidele Oleyelogun commended the turnout by
stakeholders and urged to make contributions that would assist the lawmakers at
reaching a fundamental law that could withstand the test of time.
On his part, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Mr. Kola Olawoye stated that the enshrinement of the law has reached an advanced stage with the public hearing.
Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that traditional institutions, Afenifere, political groups, the NUJ and other groups submitted memorandums at the hearing.
High-point of the opening was the presentation of a drama sketch depicting the level of insecurity in the country.
The Ondo
State House of Assembly, ODHA, has passed a bill seeking an amendment to the
retirement age for workers in state tertiary institutions.
An Executive bill to the effect had been forwarded to the ODHA for approval.
The
Executive bill sought to put the retirement age of tertiary institutions
workers in the Professorial cadre at 70 years while other category of workers,
teaching and non- teaching would have to retire at the age of 65.
Speaking
in support of the amendment at a plenary held at parliamentary chamber and
presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Bamidele Oleyelogun, the lawmakers noted the
invaluable contributions of University lecturers to the development of
humanity.
According
to them, the amendment has been long overdue since their counterparts at the
Federal level were already enjoying the benefit.
In a
unanimous voice votes, members agreed that the law should take effect from
January 2019.
Beneficiaries of the amended law include the state Owned Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Colleges of Education.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, says it will support every move to enhance the state’s media outfits for improved productivity.
Chairman,
House committee on Information, Mr. Olugbenga Omole gave the support while on
oversight visit to the state-owned television and radio houses, OSRC TV and
Orange FM.
Mr.
Omole commended the management team led by Mr. Kunle Adebayo for working
towards the current status of the media stations.
The
lawmaker expressed commitment of the house to address budgetary provision for
the broadcast outfits in the interest of adequate information dissemination.
Addressing
the committee members, OSRC board chairman, Mr. Kunle Adebayo identified key
areas where the house could assist the broadcast outfits which include proper
legislation and patronage.
Mr.
Adebayo noted that management was working on bringing into full operation the
booster stations at Oka-Akoko and Okitipupa while improving on contents of the
media outfits to put it on pay station status.
Correspondent Olumide Abudu report that the committee members took time to inspect facilities at the media outfits and the level of work done on the renovation of the television station.
